HR Administrator

New Appointments Group Ltd; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Varied HR and recruitment administer‑

Early handover and training

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd is seeking an organised HR / Recruitment Administrator to cover maternity leave on a temporary basis. You will support HR, recruitment and employee administration within a small, supportive team.

Key duties include maintaining confidential records, assisting with onboarding, managing HR systems, and handling time and attendance. 74 hours over a 9-day fortnight with flexible start times are on offer, with potential to transition to permanent role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR Administration, Personnel Administration or Recruitment Administration.
• Good understanding of HR processes.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience using HR systems and administrative software.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Providing general HR and employee administration.
• Assisting with HR systems and processes.
• Monitoring and adjusting employee clock cards.
• Supporting time and attendance administration.
• Managing HR workflows and ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Communicating confidently and professionally with employees and colleagues.

Skills

HR Administration

Recruitment Administration

Personnel Administration

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Tools

HR software

Job description

Temporary HR / Recruitment Administrator - Maternity Cover

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: 74 hours over a 9-day fortnight

Contract: Temporary with potential to become Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an

HR / Recruitment Administrator to join our client's team on a temporary basis, providing maternity cover.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-focused HR administrator to join a small, supportive team. There is also

potential for the position to become permanent following the maternity cover period.

The Role

Working closely with the HR team, you will provide a range of administrative support across HR, recruitment and employee administration.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and updating confidential employee records and personnel files
• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding process
• Providing general HR and employee administration
• Assisting with HR systems and processes
• Monitoring and adjusting employee clock cards
• Supporting time and attendance administration
• Managing HR workflows and ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Communicating confidently and professionally with employees and colleagues

About You

Ideally we are looking for candidates with previous experience in

HR Administration, Personnel Administration or Recruitment Administration.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an HR or recruitment administration role
• A good practical understanding of HR processes
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience maintaining confidential employee information
• Confidence using HR systems and administrative software
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Experience within an internal HR environment would be advantageous.

Working Hours

The initial requirement is

74 hours over a 9-day fortnight, working:

• Monday to Thursday - 8 hours 15 minutes per day
• Working Friday - 8 hours

There is flexibility around the working pattern, and following the maternity cover the hours are expected to reduce to approximately 60 hours per fortnight.

What's on Offer?

• Approximately 12 months' maternity cover
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive team environment
• Varied HR and recruitment administration role
• Early start available to allow for a full handover and training period

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.